Tulsa Ballet is Oklahoma’s largest performing arts organization and the state’s official cultural ambassador. Since its founding in 1956, Tulsa Ballet has grown into a world-class cultural institution that proudly represents the city of Tulsa and the state of Oklahoma at home and across the world. From Portugal to South Korea, from The Kennedy Center to Jacob’s Pillow, Tulsa Ballet has shown the world that Tulsa is a center of arts and culture. Did you know, though, that Tulsa Ballet’s ticket sales only account for about 20% of its revenue? That means we rely on donations from generous individuals like you to ensure we continue offering world-class artistic, education, and outreach programming to our community and beyond. Tulsa Ballet is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which means your donation today is tax-deductible.
WHY SUPPORT TULSA BALLET?
BRING DANCE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY
Each year, Tulsa Ballet partners with local social service agencies to welcome thousands of clients from organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, DVIS, and Family & Children’s Services to attend special preview performances at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center.
EXPOSE OUR CITY TO THE REST OF THE WORLD
As Oklahoma’s Cultural Ambassador, Tulsa Ballet has represented its community at renowned venues in the United States (Jacob’s Pillow, The Kennedy Center, The Joyce Theater) and in countries across Europe and Asia (Croatia, Italy, Portugal, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland).
FOSTER THE REGION'S LEADING BALLET TRAINING FACILITY
Tulsa Ballet’s Center for Dance Education (CDE) provides high-quality dance training to hundreds of students ages 3 to adult each year. CDE educates the next generation of professional dancers and future doctors, lawyers, teachers, and more.
PROVIDE EFFECTIVE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN
The Center for Dance Education provides outreach programs for Tulsa-area children and their families, many of whom are part of under-served communities. The Hardesty Family Children’s Series introduces children to ballet through new productions of classic children’s stories, including Peter and the Wolf and Jack and the Beanstalk.